COMPLETED: 2 x Lovetone Flange with No Name

LaceSensor · February 21, 2014, 04:23:31 PM

Set out on the endeavour of building a couple of Lovetone Flangers (one for me, one to sell and cover costs)

PCBs
Mostly complete, need the "proper" LDRs which are en-route
Might finish them off with some other while I wait...

This one I'll keep, so dont feel too bad on using the name, unchanged.

Dremel tool was used for the square switch! Authenticity FTW

Droogie · February 21, 2014, 05:19:00 PM

Those are going to be sweet! What boards are you using?

LaceSensor · February 21, 2014, 05:40:21 PM

etched ones... Haberdasher did the legwork for a reasonable price.

alanp · February 21, 2014, 06:53:11 PM

... why didn't I think of a dremel, instead of a small drill bit, lots of holes, and a ton of filing? *headdesk* *headdesk* *headdesk*

Pretty good, as always

The action graphics could use a tweak to indicate oscillation past 3 and 9 o'clock, not to mention being 12 o'clock off.

LaceSensor · February 21, 2014, 07:29:54 PM

Quote from: alanp on February 21, 2014, 06:53:11 PM
... why didn't I think of a dremel, instead of a small drill bit, lots of holes, and a ton of filing? *headdesk* *headdesk* *headdesk*

Pretty good, as always The action graphics could use a tweak to indicate oscillation past 3 and 9 o'clock, not to mention being 12 o'clock off.

Thanks for the constructive feedback. I should have thought about that. If I make any more I might do that.
TBH, I just stole the graphic from the pedal settings sheet....

LaceSensor · February 22, 2014, 10:30:55 AM

Such wiring. Much hours. Many tired. Wow

Does work though, fired up first time

Some experimenting to do with LDRs when Small bear sends out my order

alanp · February 22, 2014, 10:43:38 AM

Lovetone builds are almost always scary for wiring.

stevie1556 · February 22, 2014, 11:45:50 AM

That is monumental!

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pryde · February 22, 2014, 01:28:09 PM

Just Wow

Insane builds. I hope you recover your costs and then some with the sale of the other one. Fantastic work.

Gledison · February 22, 2014, 02:04:09 PM

Niiiiiiiiiiiice!
looking to that just makes me feel like building one....i think i have to wait a bit untill i get more experienced....
Great mate
Cheers

LaceSensor · February 22, 2014, 07:56:20 PM

So, this actually happened, then.
Needs a minor tweak then I'll complete the 2nd one.
So far, the Flange (Time) circuit sounds very close to the original; The Trem (Space) circuit needs more depth, but I know the reason and its just waiting on a specific LDR to allow deeper sweep.

Govmnt_Lacky · February 23, 2014, 12:46:52 AM

Looks familiar!

Awesome work!

Any issues with stereo operation?

LaceSensor · February 23, 2014, 08:45:51 AM

Hi. I didn't try it with two amps yet. I was really sick yesterday so only got so far as calibration

LaceSensor · March 01, 2014, 06:30:42 PM

Both now complete!

Here she is, #2 which I am selling. Sounds killer. I have the original to side-by-side these with and they sound spot on.
Before anyone asks I havent chained up the two clones and the original, but I feel it must happen. Who has ever had the chance to play 3 Lovetone flangers together?!